1963 Studebaker Wagonaire Daytona

The 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire was designed by famed industrial designer, Brooks
Stevens, the same designer who designed the iconic Kaiser Jeep Wagoneer the same
year. Since Studebaker was strapped financially, Stevens did not have a lot to work
with so he took the existing Lark station wagon and re-designed the back end to include
a sliding roof, the first of its kind. The sliding roof allowed more cargo room and the car
was marketed not only to growing families but also to construction workers, delivery
companies and even movie studios.

The car was also the first American station wagon
to include standard front disc brakes and a built in vanity mirror for the ladies. Despite
its innovative design, the car only lasted three years, as Studebaker ceased production
at the end of 1966. This is a three owner car and is factory original, receiving a repaint
in the original color in 1991.